The White Hart Inn in East Devon

Run by a lovely couple, couldn't be more accommodating and hospitable, only been open for a little while so if haven't already been you need to, can't say a bad thing about our visit......

Fantastic stay with Gill. Excellent pub food and a lovely warm fire

Went for Sunday roast, it was delicious! Beef and lamb perfectly cooked and great quality meat. Plenty of veg and gravy to go with, we just about managed to finish it all. Saving a bit of room for pudding, the warm chocolate fudge cake was sooo yummy as was the biscoff cheesecake. Servers all very friendly and attentive. Real family run pub feel, much nicer than the chain pubs where you don't get the same level of care. Looked around the garden, very pretty place to sit on a warm day. And the rooms looked lovely (plus hot tubs!) enjoyed sitting by the fire after our meal and chatting with the friendly owners.

Entered into bar area located a table and ordered food from the bar there was a dog behind in the bar area there was more customers who had dogs in the bar which Was barking at the dog in the bar area food was very nice we finished up and left

Excellent local pub. The new owners are doing g a great job.

I haven't been here for years, popped in for a couple of pints. Met the new owners, very nice and polite people. Looked at the menu and looks very inviting. I will be back for food soon.

Stopped by on way through with children. Super friendly and great value.

Living locally and never visited the White Hart before we thought we would give it a try. We saw it was under new management as it seems to have had a chequered past with various managers. Well we were pleasantly surprised pub is great with plenty of space both indoors and out lots with ample parking. Drinks are very reasonable with a good selection but the food was great. Both my wife and I had rump steak which was cooked perfectly, came with all the trimmings which was great. Another customer came in and picked up pizzas which you can takeaway. Will certainly return and recommend, waiting for the Sunday roast to be on the menu, if as good as the steak then we will return with friends/family keep up the good work!!

Had the pleasure of meeting the lovely new owners. Very welcoming and very helpful. Beer tasted perfect too!

Popped in at Sunday lunchtime to find two cars full of people trying to gain access, but place appeared closed with drawn curtains and no sign of life. Can't really post a review, maybe there had been an emergency to deal with. Hope to return soon.

Neat pub where you can eat well. Service was ok. Dog was also allowed inside.

Nice food ,and straight off the kain road. Was rather cold inside and a lot of steps all round. They did have a disabled loo but car park in a terrible state, not sure how anyone in a wheelchair would fare?????

Really lovely food and dog friendly too 😋

Broke down here, met with wonderful hospitality by all staff, particularly two women who were kind and cheerful. If this is the service given when you've broken down, I can only imagine how wonderful it would be as an overnight customer! Would definitely recommend

Best service, great prices, highly recommended.

This pub has been tastefully refurbished. It has new management from Jan 2024. We visited today 24th April. My wife is in a wheelchair and staff were immediately on hand to open the french doors for access. In the space of two hours we were the only diners apart from two couples having coffee and two fellows who had soup. Despite this the service was slow, staff were frequently absent. I had to knock on the kitchen door to get someone to give me a bill. We felt there was too much emphasis on trying to be different but some dishes, like deep fried bread and butter pudding were slightly weird. The meal was o.k. but service and staff attentiveness could be better. A mild disappointment for what promised to be a great experience. Little touches, like serving biscoff or mints with the coffee would have been good. My belly pork was quite good but served with 'apple mash' which I took to be an alternative to apple sauce, turned out to be mashed potato, therefore the chips ordered as an extra were superfluous. After three months, even a midweek lunchtime should be busier, but perhaps other locals have been reluctant to make a return visit.

Absolutely fantastic food. The chef really knows his stuff.

Amazing pub, the food was excellent and reasonably priced. The staff are very friendly and attentive too! 10/10

Great place, lovely owners and brilliant food!

Fantastic menu, lovely meal, beautiful decor, definitely worth a visit, you will not be disappointed. I can really recommend the duck scotch egg with homemade Piccadilly and the lush lamb as a main course.

Thoroughly enjoy this pub. If i could walk to it, it would make an excellent 'local'. Great owners, great service, love the food.

Delicious, scrumptious roast dinners. We will be back asap. Absolutely loved it! Wonderful Yorkshire pud, veggies perfect and loved the cheesy broccoli, lovely touch. Turkey was delicious as was the beef. Congratulations to the chef!

We hadn’t been to the White Hart for many years so were very pleasantly surprised to find it had been refurbed and was modern and beautiful! The service was friendly, efficient and excellent and the food was all without exception delicious, especially the batter on the fish and the chips! We will definitely be back when next in Dorset.

A really delicious dinner - unctuously indulgent twice baked soufflé with perfectly cooked tender stem to mop up the cheese sauce followed by venison, again cooked expertly with delicious trimmings. Wonderful host and good wine list.

Stopping in adjacent accommodation and booked in for our first and fourth nights for food. Main courses derived from fresh local produce which were well presented, plentiful and very tasty. Seafood very good as was the chicken dish on fresh leaves. Excellent service by host John hence booked second visit.Would recommend

Travelling from Cornwall to Sussex we stopped off for a light lunch. A friendly welcome greeted us and we ordered a ham salad sandwich - the bread was a basic white thin sliced, ham, some lettuce, tomato and cucumber served on a large white plate. Something I would’ve knocked up for a trip to the beach - no garnish or crisps which you would expect. At £7.50 per sandwich we were extremely disappointed. We regularly travel this route but will definitely not be visiting again.

Popped in here for dinner with the family when staying locally on holiday. We had a warm welcome from the new host who accommodated my tired and fussy eater daughter by preparing a dish of pasta with butter. The menu included classics like beef bourgingnon, or salmon with prawns and dauphinois potatoes. Desserts were yummy and I loved it when the host brought strawberries and cream with extra ice cream on the house for my brother’s girlfriend when she said she loved strawberries, and bought a drink for my brother’s birthday. I felt they couldn’t be more accommodating and was happy. Well done on your second day, White Hart.

We were looking for somewhere to stop off and have dinner on our way home from a long journey. This pub didn’t disappoint us. We had a lovely, warm welcome from the staff and great service. The food was excellent and served promptly. We will definitely be visiting again.

Stopped here for a late lunch and was slightly dubious as had eaten here 3 years (it was ok) Didn’t realise it had been taken over but very glad it has been. Great decor and friendly staff. Took ages to decide on food as it all sounded yummy. We both chose the pie and it was heavenly; a proper pie with pastry all around and a generous filling of steak and ale. Lovely gravy and they swapped the mash for chips. Probably stopping by for a roast tomorrow!!

My partner and I went away with friends for a group getaway,after much research decided on the white hart. On arrival we we're given a warm welcome by Dean the landlord, Dean showed us to our rooms which were a good size and fully equipped and well maintained.Dean invited us to come to the bar when we were ready and informed us " the fire has been lit".After and refreshing shower we gathered in the bar, what a welcome site this was with its cosy fireplace surrounded by a eclectic selection of seating one for every type of bum.I made my way to the well stocked bar and ordered my pint then made a bee line for the snug.Total bliss, Dean kept the fire stoked all evening it was so comfortable.The time came to order food ( my favourite bit) the menu was for my just the right size and choice, we were hear for four nights so I could try lots of food.Wow brilliant food and they don't mess about with potions, it looked great and tasted amazing ( venison and stilton burger nearly made me cry it was that good) thank you so much Landlady Sally and team.If you want to stay somewhere comfortable, clean, friendly that dose great food and drink look no further Oh and if you do get the opportunity for a breakfast here! I don't remember ever having a better one!!

This Gastro Pub / B & B is an overlooked gem nestled in the heart of Wilmington, a couple of mile outside of Honiton, I stayed for a week in Feb 2020 whilst travelling for business. The accommodation whilst not 5 star was clean warm and well appointed with large bathrooms and excellent showers ( better than most Hotels I haves stayed in) The food was well priced, very well cooked and well presented, the menu had a broad selection of locally sourced meats and fish with daily specials. Dean and Sally were perfect hosts and the staff attentive without being intrusive and were very friendly. The pub has a warm friendly atmosphere with plenty of seating with lots of variation given the unique building design allowing for group meals or romantic quiet corners for those special intimate meals. The centre piece area is in front of a wonderful log fire place arranged as an area to to enjoy a drink pre/post dining. The bar offers a selection of beers and lagers etc, as well as a very well stocked Gin bar with many different flavours available and arranged to form a very colourful centre piece / focal point. There is ample parking and even four legged friends are welcome. Would I come again,? Well... I have already booked for next my next visit.

Booked for Sunday roast as Birthday Girls choice as there is nowhere else she’d rather go to eat! Definitely did not leave disappointed or hungry.

Such Lovely Enjoyable Experience!!We were returning from Bournemouth and called in for an afternoon meal. The staff were helpful, pleasant and very welcoming. The menu had a fantastic choice of meals, but looking at the beautiful roast beef and lamb we decided to order a roast. The beef and lamb was perfect,plenty of vegetables cooked to perfection and then followed by lovely desserts. This place is a real gem and we can’t wait to return!!

Lovely Village Pub, Food was fantastic and a very warm welcome from owners Sally and Dean. We stayed overnight in the double room, nicely decorated and a very comfortable bed. Would definitely recommend!

This is without doubt a pub not to be missed! We had our staff party and without exception we all had an amazing evening. The food was excellent the staff were superb and the landlords couldn't do enough for us. This is definitely a pub not to be missed for any occasion. Thank you to everyone at the White Hart for giving us a wonderful evening!

Amazing pub,delicious breakfast and friendly staff. Lovely cosy atmosphere when you walk in and rooms was comfortable!

On way back to Dorset from Honiton found this just on the A35. Food yummy. Burgers yummy and tasty must be homemade. Ham egg and chips was devoured by hubby and Gramps had the scampi and prawn dish. So much we couldn't eat it all. Would come again if in the area.

Very welcoming pub with great food. The staff were friendly and gave great service. The pub has a lovely ambience, nicely decorated. The menu and specials board was varied and it was quite difficult to decide what to have as the choice was so good. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and would definitely recommend.

We stayed there for two nights, for a local wedding. The room was spacious with a big shower room and comfortable bed. The breakfast was amazing and huge! Evening food was great quality and reasonably priced.

Called in for lunch on the way to Cornwall, very impressed with quality and service. Accommodated dietary needs well Highly recommend

Excellent service, great meal - in fact, delicious and very well presented. The staff were very helpful and polite at all times. I recommend anyone to have a meal here. Complements to the Chef and Bar Staff for a well run and clean Gastro Pub, well worth going.

We had dinner at The White Hart. I was so surprised with the quality of their food, the superb service, the choices of dishes to choose from. This pub had many different people managing it before, but Sally and Dean are doing a fantastic job! Congratulations and keep the good work.

Our party of 10 (including 1 baby, 1 highchair baby, a 3.5 year old) enjoyed a trip to the White Hart Inn whilst on a recent holiday to the area. We pre-booked and prordered via email which was an and received a warm welcome on arrival.

We called into this inn this week by chance and what a great surprise.

I was recommended to this pub by my B & B hosts, who said it had changed management fairly recently, and from a local "beer and skittles" type place to a 'gastropub', and that I should be wary of some sour reviews online.

Stopped here Saturday evening for food as we were passing and had been here and enjoyed the food a few years ago. My wife and I had proper pie whilst my daughters who had an array vegetarian starters & main. All the staff were friendly and polite. Food was bang on. Had a wonderful family evening. Thanks Guys look forward to meeting you again 5⭐️

Visited a couple of times, pleasant surroundings, good parking, nice staff, freshly cooked food, would visit again

Lovely greeting on our arrival and our spaniels were made to feel welcome. There were other dogs in the bar area and it’s definately a family/dog friendly atmosphere. Our room was clean and spacious with a beer garden both at the front and rear of the Inn.

Stopped here for lunch attracted by the sign stating Castro pub. The appearance is somewhat scruffy. Walking to the entrance there were plastic containers on show and old looking tables and chairs and in need of a paint on windows

The rooms are basic and overpriced. Breakfast was £15 per person for basic eggs and bacon if we'd have opted for it.

We ate on Friday evening as a large party of 11 adults and children. Very good G&Ts; enjoyed in the garden before we moved inside to eat. As we were a big group we had preordered our food and it was delicious - the lamb manestra with Greek salad was particularly delicious, but all dishes went down well. Good puds and fresh mint tea.

I stayed the night here in mid June and was fashionably running late for a wedding. The landlady very kindly sorted a taxi for me (ring up 7-8 companies given late notice!), ironed my shirt and took my lunch order whilst I got ready! She went above and beyond the call of duty!...

The food was of a good quality, it is a shame the pub was very quiet as this took the atmosphere away from an otherwise nice pub. Staff very pleasant and polite, which was nice to see. Keep it up.

Food well made. The kids ate really well. The service was great. Staff very welcoming. Would recommend. They were very accommodating.

New owners took over here in December and we decided to try it for lunch today; I’m sorry I didn’t try it sooner!

stopped off here on the way to our weekend away and i must admit what a lovely place to eat , staff were very welcoming and friendly and the food was amazing ( stifado on the specials board ) drinks were not overly priced either !

We randomly picked a pub for some lunch on the way back from a trip and we weren't disappointed. The atmosphere of the pub was lovely and homely. We felt incredibly welcomed by the barman & he looked after us very well. The food was fabulous, really tasty. We had starters & mains, all reasonably priced & generous. The menu was a little limited but had plenty of variety. Drinks also not a bad price. The interior of the pub was beautifully decorated. We would recommend and definitely visit again!

we stopped here on bank holiday mon , fire was just alight , but it was very cold , not the cosy pub we were expecting , both had colli cheese & chips,,, bit bland , ( note to the chef , put a pinch of curry powder in the cheese sauce ) & at £ 8.95 we thought was a little overpriced.

Staff here obviously have bad attitude and very expensive for what you're gettin we were hoping for a nice Pub lunch for my family bought nearly had to sell a kidney to pay the bill the food was not good anyway

Stopped off on our way home, very welcoming staff, open fire was lovely. Food was excellent but the menu photo on here dated 2015 is no longer. Fish pie was lovely. We will visit again.

Friendly, great food , a proper village pub / restaurant . very clean! Will be going back frequently

On a flying visit to the area, we had the most amazing 2 course meal here last Friday evening. Friendly, hospitable and relaxed atmosphere and the best pub food we have both had in years! Don’t hesitate to pop by here!

So, the White Hart finally broke free from the clanking chains of Enterprise and is now under new fully independent management.

This is what pub grub should be - great food, great service, great ambiance. The best place to break the journey to the South West. Loved it!

What a gem...and it's local! Fabulous food, warm and friendly welcome..great staff....everything needed for a sweet country pub! Big improvement over the last owners!

Welcoming, warm, lovely atmosphere with a super log fire.

Came in for Sunday lunch with the whole family and had an amazing time! The pub is perflectly cosy with fires lit and beautifully decorated for Christmas. The food was amazing with lots of vegan and vegetarian options available - highly recommended!

Noticed it had reopened on our way home. New people, a lick of paint. Wished we had kept on driving past. One can only assume they are learning as they go along. Most awful place...

Stopped in for Sunday lunch where a new team have taken over and opened recently. Superb food. A short but well thought out menu, veggie options - a real treat

During my recent visit to Devon I was recommended this establishment by a local couple who said “they do great food”

Stopped off for one night. Had a warm welcome from the old guy behind the bar. Room was ok but bed very hard and uncomfortable. Powerful shower but no shampoo or shower gel provided. Breakfast ok. Limited cold choice but full English was good. Lady serving seemed like she didn't want to be there. With a few tweaks this could be a nice pub.

Always a warm welcome. Lovely pub, always so clean and with a homely feel. Lovely wood fire on the go on chilly days/nites.

The welcome was friendly but the place lacked atmosphere and smelled of cooking. A limited choice of draught beers - just two with an equally limited choice of white wine. The food was adequate and cheap, hot and promptly presented but the experience was lacking.

I am apauled by this place.. upon entering it was very warm and cosy, fire burning, looked like a place we wanted to spend the evening for dinner, few drinks and to unwind before we head back to London.. could of done with some music to create an atmosphere instead of listening to the bar staff's conversations.. but let me tell you, I would rather eat dirt than eat here again! The staff were not exactly friendly, I asked the lady, who couldnt crack a smile, behind the bar what rosé they had and before she could answer, the "chef" abruptly interrupted taking my order and assumed I wanted a large glass, because "women love them large" apparently! Once seated, we order our food, including a kids meal for our 16 month old and I couldn't of been more disgusted if I tried. I ordered the pasta bolognese for my son, if "a la ping" is your thing then this is the place for you! The pasta was not cooked properly and had been reheated in the microwave causing it to stick together, I wouldn't of fed it to a dog! So that was sent back and replaced with fish fingers and chips, which was all deep fried and rather greasy. My partner ordered the classic/plain burger.. very gritty and fatty patties served with greasy chips, and I had the lasagne, again undercooked, microwaved pasta throughout! We came to Honiton to look for wedding venues and places for guests to stay yet this place has put us off staying round this way again. We're supposed to be travelling home today yet my partner has been throwing up since 5am!! Avoid like the plague.. would NEVER return here!!!

Staying in a nearby hotel, I popped in to The White Hart Inn for an evening meal. The staff were very friendly and helpful and I settled on the choice of cottage pie with veg and chips. The cottage pie was delicious and the chips were some of the best I have enjoyed. All were piping hot and very tastey.

We ate here for two evenings while staying nearby, which says a lot really as we don't usually like to go to the same place on consecutive evenings.

We stopped off at the White Hart for some food on the journey back from Cornwall. The food was simple pub food but very tasty and nicely presented. Very welcoming and friendly staff.

We went in for some dinner, was greeted with a friendly atmosphere and lovely staff. Food was amazing and the price was amazing for what was on the plate. Certainly go back again. Thank you for an enjoyable first time visit. Wifey and family.

We always stop off here when we're going to the West Country. It's consistently good, always very welcoming, great food and dog friendly too. Good sized portions, excellent value for money and lovely freshly cooked food as well as great beer, can't go wrong.

We were staying nearby, and just looking for a quick meal that wasn't too expensive. The food was fine.

We were stopping in the area and called in to have an evening meal; the building is fair and the...

Such a nice and helpful welcome. The quality of the food is very good and the service to match. I...

Visited for evening meals and all the staff and especially both chefs were acomodating and very friendly. Never complained about...

Lovely pub to visit, great customer services, amazing with people with learning disabilities. Highly recommend for both food & the...

Pleasant staff. Reasonable food and good choice with kids menu. Choice of beers a liitle limited. Dog friendly

Don't stop here, drive on! The worse pub food I have ever had. Microwaved food, cremated to within an in of its life. I must say though, the barman was very helpful and pleasant.

Eleven in the party ( 4 children ) + 3 dogs ; all made welcome on enquiry as a separate room is available off the main seating / bar area for larger parties + dogs !Service was efficient & helpful with every effort made to accommodate every request etc.Food selection was average with special board not inspiring. Food presentation was ok with reasonable value for money but nothing to write home about. Scampi were the only questionable dishes as they may have been undercooked .....?Drink range was ok - again not inspiring for a rural / roadside Inn. Presentation of drinks - ok.Overall - this food pub looks reasonable from the roadside but probably under delivers if compared to other eateries within the locality ( if you can find them or prefer to detour of the main travel route )Should you need to stop to refuel - no problem - if you need to wine / dine or impress ; maybe not.

We stopped for lunch the other day on the way from Dorset to Devon. The atmosphere was OK but could have been better. The welcome was OK but not warm and enthusiastic. The food was just OK but the curry had all the indications of instant food. Chunks of quite solid chicken in a very mild sauce. It didn't have the feel of made-on-the-property food. The chilli con carne was better but still extreme mild.The place is adequate but not memorable. It's where to eat if everywhere else is shut.I'm afraid we won't be back. Sorry.

All the staff were welcoming and friendly. Good choice on the menu. Food was hot and tasty. Pleasant surroundings.

Good choice of standard pub food at reasonable prices. The staff were very helpful, polite and accommodating. Thank you.

not been here for a while, did notice a sign with a vacancy for a cook as we entered but no worries we had lovely meals cooked by the landlady i believe. my partner had the hunters chicken which was excellent i had the chilli con carnie again this was great. now i make what i think is a hot chillie but the landladies is far better she is not afraid of a hot chillie this is the best chillie i have ever had.....many thanks to the white hart for a great night.

We had a fantastic time here tonight. Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, water and treats for the dogs. But I save my highest praise for the food. My Rib Eye steak was one of the best steaks I've had. I always go as rare as possible, and the cooking and texture were perfect. Indeed, all the party were more than happy with their food.

We all had the Sunday roast which is a generous serving of, piping hot, good quality fresh vegetables. The atmosphere is great and the South African landlady is very attentive and welcoming.Looking forward to going again in the winter.

We stopped off here for dinner and was pleased that we did the service was warm and friendly the menu had a good selection plus most importantly the food was excellent. If we had been staying in the area longer we would definitely have returned for another meal.

we had dinner there fish and chips and steak pie, it was good service was also good a traditional pub.

we went for dinner and drinks on 2 evenings which was good quality. Service was friendly, the Restaurant/ Bar was very clean which is nice to see . They had Life Music on the first evening it was nice listening to it

The worst Sunday lunch I've ever had!!! Beef was as tough as old boots!! Roast spuds obviously just been dropped in the fryer! Nobody asked if our meal was ok! Will never eat here again!!!

We visited this location for an evening meal. The food was very good - traditional pub grub with good service and a fair price. However the Pub lacked atmosphere and seems to be a stop off for travelers. Maybe we picked an off night.

Amazing steak had it on both visits and price was just right nice garden nice staff would consider staying there if ever back in honiton

On way to Plymouth for business, ready for food we pulled over to this un a assuming looking pub on the roadside, ordered cottage pie and lasagne, both were superb. Staff young and efficient very friendly service was quick. Well worth a visit, cost if lunch minimal, burger and chips would Prob cost more from fast food.